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Here are some suggestions for finding your inner Dane in and around the nation’ s capital.
Danish Design
Modern Mobler, with two stores in the area, specializes in vintage mid-century modern furniture and accessories by top designers. Most items are from the 1950s to the 1970s, with some pieces from the‘ 80s. The focus is on Danish modern. You might find a Model 42 chair by Kai Kristiansen, a dining set by Niels O. Møller, or even a rare table lamp designed by Finn Juhl, the architect behind the Danish embassy in Washington. The inventory is always changing. Check the website for the latest updates.
In Washington, 7313 Georgia Ave. NW; open 11 a. m.-7 p. m. Saturday and Sunday, and by appointment. In Kensington, Md., 3730 Howard Ave.; open Thursday-Sunday 10:30 a. m.-5:30 p. m. and by appointment.( 202) 882-1648; modernmobler. com
BoConcept in Washington’ s upscale Georgetown neighborhood offers furniture and accessories mainly designed and made in Denmark. Established in 1952 by two Danish cabinetmakers, the chain now has over 300 stores worldwide. The D. C. location, open since 2001, was the company’ s first in the U. S. The three-story store features sleek, wall-mounted cabinets, curvy chairs in neutral tones, and sofas so expansive they might warrant their own zip codes.
Among iconic designs is the swivel-based Imola armchair, sculpted from hard and soft foam and upholstered in leather or fabric. Its design is said to mimic“ one of the swirling halves of a tennis ball.” Also, for sale here is the oversized, circular Ø lounge chair. Designed by Danish supermodel Helena Christensen, it’ s described as being“ inspired by the serene beauty of Denmark’ s small islands.”
3342 M St. NW; 202-333-5656; boconcept. com; open daily
A few doors down from BoConcept is Design Within Reach, which specializes in high-end mid-century modern style, including some iconic Danish designs that are part of the Museum of Modern Art’ s collection in New York.
Here, you can try out designer Arne Jacobsen’ s Egg Chair, created in 1958. The large chair with its bowl-shaped seat and tall, winged back was originally designed by Jacobsen for Copenhagen’ s SAS Royal Hotel( now the Radisson Collection Royal Hotel).
The store also carries the stunning PH Artichoke Pendant Lamp. Its 72 metal“ leaves” resemble the layers of an artichoke and provide glarefree, diffused light. Originally installed in the Langelinie Pavillonen, a modernist venue on Copenhagen’ s waterfront built in 1958, it continues to illuminate the space. Its designer, Poul Henningsen, grew up in a small Danish town without electricity around the turn of the
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